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Nature Preservea 55-acre sanctuary only five miles from campusOver 40 species of plants, 14 species of mammals, 40 species of birds, and hundreds of species of arthropods have been explored on the property.
The Hope College Nature Preserve is dedicated to student-faculty collaborative research and education in the natural sciences. The preserve provides a rich opportunity for hands-on learning that cannot be duplicated in the laboratory, and as such it is a critical resource for the academic program of the College. As a small patch of unique Lake Michigan dune forest in an increasingly fragmented landscape, the preserve also presents an opportunity to develop conservation and management strategies for the small natural areas that will come to represent increasingly important repositories of biodiversity in the future. Hope College also encourages use of the preserve by other scientists and educational communities, in ways that are consistent with our goal of maintaining the ecological integrity (and, hence, the research and educational potential) of the property over the long term. Official Nature Preserve Website Related Information |
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35 E. 12th st. | holland, mi 49422-9000 taylorg@hope.edu | phone: 616.395.7720 | fax: 616.395.7125 Developed by: Elevator Up |
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